Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

1

Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,

Pilgrim through this barren land;

I am weak, but Thou art mighty,

Hold me with Thy powerful hand;

Bread of heaven, 

Feed me till I want no more.

2

Open now the crystal fountain,

Whence the healing waters flow;

Let the fire and cloudy pillar

Lead me all my journey through;

Strong Deliverer,

Be Thou still my strength and shield.

3

When I tread the verge of Jordan,

Bid my anxious fears subside;

Bear me through the swelling current,

Land me safe on Canaan's side;

Songs of praises

I will ever give to Thee.

Author: William Williams (1717-1791)

This hymn was originally written in Welsh. William Williams was generally seen as Wales's premier hymnist. He is also rated among the great literary figures of Wales, as a writer of poetry and prose. He wrote more than 800 hymns.

The tune we learned in the Church of Christ (written by Thomas Hastings) is not the most commonly used tune for this hymn. The more commonly used tune, particularly in the British Isles, is Cwm Rhondda.

Here are links to two videos, one with each tune.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6pLhMfjtGI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYmC-TA4pXs